Senior/Lead Software Engineer- Remote - Kforce Inc.

New York, NY 10019

About the Job

Kforce is working with a well-known security and monitoring software-based firm (a prominent organization - recession proof!) seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer (with Python or PHP). This is a remote position, but you must go onsite as needed to the New York, NY office. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, then this is solid potential! The firm is known for an amazing work-life balance. You must be located within NY/NJ/PA/CT area. Summary: We seek a Senior/Lead Software Engineer with a deep software engineering mindset interested in developing an intimate understanding of our business through daily interactions with our operations teams. Expect a dynamic role where you'll focus on technical implementation while maintaining open communication with stakeholders through weekly interactions. Responsibilities:

Act as team leader in the building of web and mobile applications, solving both hard technical and product problems to deliver a product that moves our company and industry forward
Architect and write quality, maintainable, unit-tested, well documented code in a fast-paced professional software development environment
Employ Agile methodologies to continuously deliver value to end users
Maintain and develop internal Web Services/APIs ensuring data integrity across multiple business databases
Build a solid understanding of our company's business model and operations through cross-functional exposure

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred
5+ years of Full Stack Web Development experience (PHP and/or Python)
Experience in SQL and working with relational databases (MySQL and/or SQL Server), including database design
Experience integrating SOAP and RESTful APIs
Experience with RabbitMQ or other queue-based architectures
Proven track record of utilizing strong business acumen in prior organizations
Proven track record of designing solutions and building from the ground up
Solid understanding of Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture
Competency with MVC Frameworks, especially CodeIgniter and Flask
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
Fast learner with excellent problem-solving skills
Works well on a team
Able to design, architect, and build performant, reliable, high-quality systems

Able to perform the following duties, working closely with our leadership team in:

Actively participating in architecture and scoping discussions
Providing technical mentorship to our engineering team
Delegating and reviewing assigned tasks
Actively contribute to team and company standards
Perform code reviews
Advise on new technology, development tools and emerging standards

Nice to have:

Front-end frameworks experience such as React, Vue, or Angular
Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS
Experience working with collocated and remote teams
Experience architecting, building, and styling UIs
Exposure to Docker/Kubernetes

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Source : Kforce Inc.